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rhatanhy


The powerfully astringent root of a half-shrubby Peruvian plant (Krameria triandra). It is used in medicine and to colour port wine.

Alternative forms: ratany] Savanilla rhatany, the root of Krameria Ixina, a native of new Granada.

Origin: Sp. Ratania, ratana, Peruv. Ratana.

Source: Websters Dictionary